Category Archives: Devotionals

Filled with Joy and Living in Hope

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

Each day can be amazing because the risen, ascended, and active Christ makes a difference in our daily living. Because of Christ, we are filled with joy and live in hope because we can see the Lord always before us. … Continue reading →

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Step of Faith

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Many challenges we face; Seems like mission impossible But then as we take a step of faith It all of a sudden is made possible. We meet the challenge As God’s Word makes a way…

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Step Out with Peace and See the Increase

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post Promise Fulfilled, the followers of Jesus received the promised Holy Spirit and the power to spread the Good News around the world. The early church grew because it was a place of infinite challenge, intense fellowship, passionate … Continue reading →

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Return and Discern

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

The followers of Christ joined together constantly in prayer and as explained in the post Vision for Decisions, they benefitted from scripture, prayer, and God’s providence to change the course of history. We can tap into the same beneficial resources … Continue reading →

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New Year Video Poem

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
I’ve been working to develop a video of a poem I wrote a while back. It’s a poem to inspire you towards getting off to a great start for each day in this New Year.…